Kasa Smart Wifi Plug by TP-Link (2-Pack) - Reliable Wifi Connection, No Hub Required, Works with Alexa Echo & Google Assistant (HS100 KIT)

Finally! A smart home solution that actually works and is very simple to install and use. I've gone through a significant number of other devices like this (Wemo, Insteon with HomeSeer and others) and had difficulties with reliability. The Insteon devices sometimes worked, but not reliably. Plus, using these devices with one of the many hub hardware/software options expensive and has usability and maintenance troubles of its own. If you're a techie with deep pockets and lots of free time, and a very patient spouse, these might be OK. The TPLink Smart family of devices are so reliable and easy to use it is almost unbelievable. I have the wall switches, bulbs and smart plugs and all work perfectly. The remote functionality works fine over my Verizon Home Wireless router (no issues with needing incoming connections, port forwarding or other ugliness of this sort). I'm using the Android Kasa app, and have not encountered any issues at all with it. The scene support is fairly basic (allows you to group a number of commands/devices into one user action, e.g. "arriving at my home" turn on lights"), but sufficient for my needs. I use this with Google Assistant and it works great. One suggestion: it would be nice if there was a more elegant way to manage/control multiple homes. Another level of device hierarchy upward would solve this. Like the AprilAire thermostat app supports.

Surprisingly easy to setup. Will say I've used the SmartThings for stuff like motion sensors and door sensors and stuff, but for just outlets and switches the TP-Links work great, are cheaper, and I haven't had any issues setting them up, really fast and easy and the Kasa app works great, instructions were great and simple to setup with my Echo Dot even. The only con, that was an expected con so no stars off as I knew this when buying it, is that it really does eat both sockets if you are like me and the top socket is on a light switch in most places so you want this on the bottom. If the plug rotated or something would be worth the extra dollar or two they may cost. Granted I could also just replace the outlets for a couple bucks as well and not break the tab on the side.

I found these smart plugs while researching the Amazon Echo's capabilities. Our freestanding living room lamps have a total of NINE bulbs in three different shapes--that's not a good (or economical) setup for smart bulbs such as the Philips Hue, so I decided to give smart plugs a try instead. Shipping via Prime was speedy as usual, so two days after ordering, I was ready to add the lamps to our wifi network. Setup via the Kasa app wasn't entirely painless--the plug needs to connect to wifi, and though they would show as connected in the Settings app on the iPhone, Kasa seemed to take an extra few minutes after that before recognizing the plug and finishing the setup. It's also a little annoying that you can't set up multiple plugs at once. If you're using an Echo or Echo Dot to control your new plugs verbally, you'll also need to link the Kasa app "skill" via the Alexa app to get her to discover your new devices. It can all be a little finicky, so bring some patience (and maybe some whiskey) to the process. But--! Once set up, these things combined with an Echo are pure magic. I linked the two plugs controlling our 4 lamp setup into one group in the Alexa app, and now one command turns them all off or on. I used another plug with the entertainment center--like all computerized things, sometimes that setup needs a full power cycle to fix a problem, and now a simple voice command to Alexa allows me to do that without having to move furniture to access the power strip. (The TV, DVR, etc. are also now Alexa-controlled via a Harmony hub.) So, no real hiccups so far other than the minor nuisance of the setup process. The plugs remember their settings even when disconnected, so a power outage doesn't mean you have to set everything up again. Very happy with this purchase right now; I'd give these 4 stars at this point, and they'll get 5 if they prove to be durable over time.

We started with one plug to try and loved it so much we bought more. The first plug went into a playroom with no overhead lights. My daughter could not turn on the floor lamp so this plug was perfect. I connected it to Alexa so she ask to turn on and off the light which she loves. I then added other floor lamps and our Christmas lights. It’s great asking Alexa to turn on at home and using the Kasa app when we are out. With the app we can turn on the lights so we come home to a lit house at night which is great with the kids. My daughter hates being in the dark so it’s something that makes her a lot happier when we get home and she is going to her room. I love that we can turn on the lights when we are out of town too as a crime deterrent. We’ve loved these so much I ordered the lightbulbs too. I wrote this review originally about the classic plugs but I’ve now added the compact plugs too. They are just as great as the classic with the obvious benefit of being smaller so they won’t block one of the plugs. They are so useful and so much fun. The kids are having a great time turning on lights and Christmas decorations.

I am very happy with my TP-Link Smart Plugs. I purchased several before I got my Echo Dot. They are very easy to set up and work wonderful. I only had a problem with one and I think that is my fault. When setting it up my selected the wrong network connection, I thought it was part of their setup, Whoops. I had to research on what to do and found the answer on how to reset it. It took a couple of tries but finally figured out. Sometimes I still have a problem with it saying "local only" again that could be still my fault because where I have the plug the signal as strong or the plug was loose. So those things are something I can do something about. Now I have my Alexa, she recogized the plugs easily and I'm very happy. The only con is that once an item is plugged to the smart plug, you shouldn't shut it off yourself, because when you ask Alexa to turn it on, she thinks she has, but it doesn't come on. You can then turn it on manual. So let her do the work for you. I gave one to a friend for her birthday and she loves it and is planning on getting more, with a Echo Dot for Christmas presents!

I ordered these to use in an LED lighted cabinet. After opening the package and referencing the Quick Start Guide, you will see that you need to down load the TP-LINK app onto your smartphone. From there, it is actually easier to follow the instructions in the mobile app, rather than the ones on the QuickStart Guide. Once you plug in the adapter, it will find your network. You will then enable it with your network password, then use the app to name the plug for the specific device. You are even able to take a photo of the item (in my case the cabinet) that will serve as an icon for that device within the app. This would be handy if you had many items to control - say lamps in several rooms. The fact that it will work with my Amazon Echo was an added bonus. The Alexa set up instructions are on the TP Link web page, and are really painless as well. TIP: Keep you item/device Names short if you are using with Alexa. I used a two word name that I may go change. Eventually I will replace all my old manual plug timers with these.

WOW. I love these things. My wife thinks I'm a nerd for getting them, but this is the coolest thing I've bought in a long time. Here's what I did... Amazon Echo Tap TP-Link Smart Plugs 1: Connected to a pole light in the living room. 2: Connected to another pole light in the living room. I created a "scene" called "Living Room Off" which has, you guessed it, both lights off. I created another one called Living Room On. Eventually I'll get a couple more of these and have one for "movie mode" or "sleep mode" or something, so I can have certain lights on for when we're watching a movie, or when the little ones are asleep. I can just say, "Alexa, turn on the living room," and my lights turn on. No RF crap like I used to experience from the big box home improvement store's RF switch. It just works. I can also turn the lights on and off from the bedroom from my Amazon Tap, or using the Kasa app on my phone. I feel like the possibilities are endless with what I can do with these switches. The fact that I can turn the lights on for my father-in-law who is technologically declined, no matter where I am, is fantastic. The next thing I'm going to tackle is the ability to turn on and off the TV, then change the channels for him, no matter where I am. Sigh... the life of a gadget freak... :-)

Solid entry-level smart plug. I bought two of these when I first starting out on home automation because they were a good way to get my feet wet. In hindsight, I should have paid more another brand - but I only discovered this once I got deeper into automation. TP-Link does offer a nice entry level way to get into home automation, but the lack of IFTTT channel integration is pretty significant if you're going to use that at all (and I suggest you do if you're automating). TP-Link has stated IFTTT integration will be coming, but it's unclear when (technically you can workaround this with some coding, but it's not exactly the easiest thing to do). Because I wanted IFTTT on other devices I now have a mix of brands, which I'm not wild about (different apps when you're remote). These also are large plugs - which is the case with the cheaper plugs (and something I knew when buying these), but it still is part of something to consider. Buy a cheap 1 foot wall extender and that will take care of the blocking the plug problem. The App works well on the plus side. PROS: -Cheap -App is great -Works well with Amazon Echo -Easy set up -No drop outs/loss of connection issues CONS: -Large (buy a 1 foot cord extender if you want to use both plugs) -No IFTTT Overal - solid plugs if you're getting into it, but I'd suggest spending up for IFTTT-enabled plugs, and smaller plugs.

Excellent plus Kasa app is easy, excellent way to support what you like from this even a heater, fan, Christmas lights. I have bought 4 of these 2 for myself and two for my parents. Personally highly recommend with Alexa.

Me asombró realmente la facilidad con que este dispositivo se configura. Solo hay que bajar la aplicación, conectarlo a la corriente eléctrica y seguir los pasos del asistente de instalación que dura poco menos de dos minutos. La aplicación es muy fácil de usar y se puede cargar en varios teléfonos. yo por ejemplo configuré una lámpara y un árbol de navidad y la aplicación KAZA la cargué en mi Iphone, Android y en el celular de mi esposa. Los 3 teléfonos no solo pueden apagar y encender la lámpara via WiFi sino que vi que también lo pueden controlar remoto a través de la red de celular, por lo que no me queda duda que se puede controlar a distancia (desde oficina o cualquier ubicación remota). Eso me indica las amplias posibilidades con dispositivos comoe este. Se le puede poner el nombre que desees a los iconos como por ejemplo LAMPARA DEL CUARTO o ARBOL DE NAVIDAD, etc y además les puedes asignar un ícono (hay íconos para todo, desde luces, lámparas hasta luces ornamentales y Santa Claus). Lo recomiendo ampliamente. Compraré más. Yo tuve la fortuna de comprarlo en el Cybermonday de 2017 así que me salió barato, en 767 pesos (una caja con dos dispositivos).

Great reliable, easy to set up wifi enabled plug. Works with Alexa and google without the need of a Hub, and the price is unbeatable. i have Six of these, and two other switches that were more than twice the price and I would trade then for more a TP-Link plugs in a hartbeat. Price is unprecedented, you wont find a switch of this quality and price anywhere else. I use there wall swiches as well, and just a good quality product, at a great price.

Works as advertised. Bought about 4 of these so far. Real easy to set up. Works great with google home. Only feature i don't like is that it takes up the whole outlet. so plugging in anything else is tough and sometimes impossible. with the bottom part didn't had that big of a curve.

Aunque hace ya algunos años que lo compré el producto continua siendo muy sencillo de configurarse y usarse. Me ha servido a la perfección. Definitivamente muy buena elección